The\u00a0student will be responsible for submitting a project on\u00a0their chosen constitutional right (see list below). This assignment will examine your constitutional rights through the exploration of the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the ability to analyze issues and policies in American politics.\u00a0The assignment must be properly cited using APA format- Citations do not count towards word counts. The student must address the following questions: <\/p>\n
1) Choose and explain a constitutional right from the U.S. Constitution- be sure to explain why it is a civil liberty or civil right (At least 150 words, 25%).
2) Choose and discuss a U.S. Supreme Court case that relates to your chosen constitutional right- be sure to explain how\/why it is relevant (At least 250 words, 35%).
3) Discuss a current policy or issue impacted by your chosen constitutional right (At least 300 words, 40%).
U.S. Constitutional Rights:
1st Amendment’s freedom of religion
1st Amendment’s freedom of speech (expression)
1st Amendment’s freedom of the press
1st Amendment’s right to assembly
2nd Amendment’s right to bear arms
4th Amendment’s protection from illegal searches and seizures
5th Amendment’s protection from self-incrimination
5th Amendment’s right to due process
5th Amendment’s protection from double jeopardy
6th Amendment’s right to fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment’s right to counsel
8th Amendment’s protection from cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment’s protection from “rights not enumerated”\u00a0
14th Amendment’s equal protection clause
15th Amendment’s right to vote regardless of color
19th Amendment’s right to vote regardless of gender
24th Amendment’s protection from poll taxes
26th Amendment’s right to vote if at least 18 years old
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